Patrick Was Employed by a Church as a Cook in Its

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Multiple Choice

Patrick was employed by a church as a cook in its day care center.When Patrick was hired,he promised the pastor that he would regularly attend Sunday Mass held in the church.After three months,his employment was terminated as he failed to keep his promise.Patrick intends to file a case of religious discrimination as he believes that he has the right to change his religious views.Which of the following statements is most likely to be true in this case?

• A) Patrick has a claim for religious discrimination under Title VII (of the Civil Rights Act of 1964) and the U.S. Constitution's Establishment Clause.
• B) Patrick does not have a claim for religious discrimination because the church is exempt from prohibitions against religious discrimination under Title VII (of the Civil Rights Act of 1964).
• C) Patrick has a claim for religious discrimination because his job did not involve religious practices or activities, and he was terminated anyway.
• D) Patrick does not have a claim for religious discrimination because he worked in the day care center, which involved nonsectarian activities.

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Definitions:

Means-ends Rationality

A decision-making process where actions are planned to achieve specific goals, emphasizing efficiency and the logical selection of means.

Value Rationality

A type of action motivated by beliefs in the inherent value of certain ethical, aesthetic, or religious convictions, irrespective of potential outcomes.

Collective Action

A process where individuals come together to achieve a common objective, often overcoming personal self-interest for the good of the community.

Ideal Type

A conceptual model used in sociology that describes a pure form of a given social phenomenon, serving as a standard against which real phenomena can be compared.